A 75-year-old farmer from Yaladro, Tavua, is calling on government ministries and relevant authorities to reconnect with farmers on the ground and provide the necessary support to revive interest in agriculture.

Creating accessible markets for rural farmers is vital for the growth of Fiji’s agriculture sector.

The people of Lau have pledged their acceptance and full support for Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as their new Chief during a sacred installation church service held this morning.

A deep silence has settled over the grounds of Tubou as the vanua is underway with the installation of the Turaga Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara.

Seventy-nine-year-old Losalini Tatatau considers herself blessed to witness the installation of Ratu Tevita Kapaiwai Lutunauga Mara as Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau today.

The police taskforce deployed to address the ongoing issue of yaqona thefts in Taveuni is now expanding its focus to identify those purchasing and distributing the stolen crops.

A man in his 40s residing in Sigatoka has been charged by the Fiji Police Cyber Crime Task Force for allegedly obtaining $10,000 through a fake online investment scam.

The people of Lau are set for the installation of their fourth paramount chief, Turaga Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Ratu Tevita Kapaiwai Uluilakeba Mara, today.

King Tupou VI, Queen Nanasipau’u, and Princess Royal Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Tuita of the Kingdom of Tonga were seen departing Nausori Airport this morning en route to Lakeba Island, where they will witness the installation of Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Lutunauga Mara.

The Acting Medical Superintendent of Twomey Hospital, Dr. Emosi Bayanivalu, says they have seen a concerning rise in neglected tropical diseases, which are often overlooked by the public.

Fiji will witness history repeat itself today, exactly 56 years since the last installation of a paramount chief of Lau.

The Ministry of Health is taking patient complaints seriously and is committed to improving service delivery through proper channels.